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University of South Carolina

Student Wellbeing Ambassador

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Posting Details Posting Summary

Posting Number STU00033PO24

Job Title Student Employee

Internal Title Student Wellbeing Ambassador

Campus Upstate

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division

Level Department

UPS Student Affairs Administration Advertised Salary $12 per hour

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per week 10

Work Schedule Flexible hours up to 10 per week. Work as class schedule allows and as tabling, events, and one-on-ones are scheduled.

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description Advertised Job Summary A Student Wellbeing Ambassador provides education and support to their peers on topics related to student wellbeing, including healthy boundaries and consent, physical and mental health, substance use and abuse, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, campus and community involvement, and student resources. Responsibilities include:

Become a NASPA-certified Peer Educator.

Complete training on brief motivational interviewing.

Help mentees navigate challenges, make decisions, and set goals.

Enhance communication skills.

Conduct proactive outreach to specific groups of students based on institutional data.

Focus on 1-2 key wellness areas for specialized training within specific divisions such as Health Services, Spartan Rec Center, Counseling Services, CARE Team (financial literacy), and Connect & Protect Team (sexual and relational violence prevention).

Plan and implement events, tabling, and educational programs.

Help create a student experience that centers wellbeing into campus life.

Qualifications Applicants must have:

Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to improving student wellbeing.

Interest in learning more about wellness and wellbeing topics.

Readiness to promote the Spartan Wellness Journey Model with peers, focusing on:

Healthy Connectedness

Healthy Relationships

Healthy Routines

Ability to be a Peer Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year.

GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Ability to work up to 10 hours a week.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 8

Desired Start Date: 10/16/2024

Job Open Date: 09/20/2024

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant This employment site is updated regularly. The recruitment and screening process may vary. If selected, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176069

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities based on age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status under law.

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